Ring in the year of the Snake: Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 with delicious feasts and festive delights 

As the Year of the Snake approaches, it’s time to embrace the rich traditions and celebrations of Chinese New Year 2025. This auspicious occasion marks a time of renewal, prosperity, and family reunions, where the heart of the festivities lies in the joy of sharing delectable feasts and indulging in festive delights. Across Singapore and beyond, restaurants and eateries are ready to welcome the season with specially crafted menus, luxurious set meals, and exclusive offerings that bring good fortune and happiness. Whether you’re gathering with loved ones or celebrating with friends, there’s no better way to usher in the new year than with the mouthwatering dishes that embody the spirit of abundance and joy. Let this Chinese New Year be a memorable one, filled with meaningful meals and cherished moments shared around the table.

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel 

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel transforms into a festive haven this Chinese New Year, inviting guests to indulge in a meticulously crafted culinary experience at Wan Li Chinese Restaurant. The restaurant offers an exquisite array of dining options, including intricately designed set menus, delectable takeaway choices, and private dining rooms ideal for memorable gatherings. Begin the celebrations with the signature Prosperity Yee Sang, a dish symbolising wealth and good health. Complementing this vibrant experience is the Abundance Treasure Pot Poon Choi, a hearty dish that showcases the richness of Wan Li’s culinary heritage, available for both dine-in and takeaway. The curated Reunion Dinner set menus, available until February 12, are designed to enhance festive gatherings. The Wan Li Prosperity Set features a delightful selection of dishes, including Prosperity Crispy Fish Skin Yee Sang, Double-boiled American Ginseng with Village Chicken Broth, Cantonese Roasted Duck, Lemongrass Marinated Roasted Crispy Chicken with Thai Sauce, Poached Pontian Silver Pomfret Fish, Wok-fried King Sea Prawns, Braised 10-head Abalone with Sea Cucumber, and more. Set menus are priced from MYR 1,788 to MYR 3,188, for a groups of 6 and 10.

Cherry Garden: Mandarin Oriental Singapore

Usher in the prosperous Year of the Snake at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, where a curated selection of Lunar New Year feasts and exquisite delicacies await. Celebrate the arrival of the Spring Festival at Cherry Garden with an exceptional array of Cantonese delicacies, including two special Hennessy tasting menus. These menus, expertly paired with the deep and complex flavours of Hennessy, feature luxurious dishes like Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, Fish Maw Soup, 4-head South African Abalone, and Roasted Suckling Pig. Alongside these, five other thoughtfully crafted menus showcase auspicious dishes such as the 4-head South African Abalone with sea cucumber and dried oyster boulettes, symbolising abundance, and the Steamed Marble Goby Fillet in duo garlic, representing prosperity. A timeless dish, Braised ee-fu noodles with Hokkaido scallop and prawn in scallion sauce, celebrates reunion and longevity. Sweeten the celebration with Chilled guava with peach gum and mini glutinous rice balls, symbolising togetherness. In addition to the feast, indulge in five variations of the traditional Yu Sheng platter, from the classic Prosperity Yu Sheng to the luxurious Triumph Yu Sheng with premium ingredients like lobster and hamachi. Enjoy indulgent Lunar New Year delicacies like Cherry Garden Superior Pot, Roasted Goose, and homemade Nian Gao, symbolising growth. Available from January 13 to February 12, 2025.

Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore 

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore. Indulge in the Flavours of Spring with a sumptuous dinner buffet at Greenhouse, featuring Cantonese delicacies curated by Hong Kong Chef, Master Chef Chan. For a personalised experience, explore the seasonal à la carte menu. Extend the festivities with a reunion dinner at the Laguna Ballroom or enjoy festive takeaways from Dusit Gourmet, ideal for sharing or gifting. The Joyful Reunions Stay Package includes a buffet dinner, free dining for children, and a complimentary Yu Sheng platter. From January 25 to February 1, 2025, the Lunar New Year Buffet Dinner features dishes like Chinese Seafood Treasure Pot, Hong Kong Typhoon Shelter Stir Fried Soft Shell Crab, and Aiyu Jello with Calamansi. The Prosperity Yu Sheng with golden abalone or fresh salmon is also available. Reunion Dinner options on January 28 include the Golden Prosperity Set Menu and Abundance Blessing Set Menu. Festive takeaways are available until February 7. Take advantage of the Early Bird Promotion until January 15: spend SGD 400 for a complimentary bottle of wine, or SGD 800 for two bottles. *Terms & Conditions apply

Hai Tien Lo: Pan Pacific Singapore 

Pan Pacific Singapore invites you to celebrate the Lunar New Year with loved ones at Hai Tien Lo, renowned for its award-winning Cantonese cuisine. From January 8 to February 12, 2025, indulge in a selection of eight exquisite set menus, designed to mark this festive season with prosperity and abundance. Highlights include signature dishes such as Braised South African Whole Abalone with Truffles and Crispy Sea Cucumber, Sautéed East Spotted Grouper Rolls with XO Chilli Sauce, and Stewed Hong Kong Egg Noodles with Lobster and Iberico Pork. Each set comes with an indulgent Yu Sheng platter, symbolising wealth and good fortune. Sweeten the celebration with desserts like the Prosperity Gold Ingot Cake and Double-boiled Almond Cream with Imperial Swiftlet’s Nest. For those seeking festive gifts or family feasts, the Superior Treasure Set and Prosperity Hamper are available for takeaway, filled with Lunar New Year treasures like Smoked Salmon Yu Sheng, premium abalone, and the finest delicacies. Special offerings include barbecued meats, Kueh Lapis combinations, and Pineapple Pastries, all ideal for gifting or sharing at home. Celebrate the new year in style with these thoughtfully curated feasts, available for pickup from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, except on Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Grand Shanghai: Millennium Hotels and Resorts

Celebrate this Chinese New Year with bold flavours and luxurious indulgence at Grand Shanghai, by Millennium Hotels and Resorts. Step into the opulent 1930s-inspired setting and enjoy thoughtfully curated set menus. Begin your festive meal with the Prosperity Yu Sheng featuring Salmon and Silver Fish. A vegetarian option is available with Prosperity Vegetarian Yusheng, Braised Vegetarian Abalone, and Deep-fried Vegetarian Fish, starting from S$138++. For an extravagant feast, the S$3088++ set menu (for 8-10 guests) includes indulgent dishes such as Golden Roasted Suckling Pig, Braised Lobster, Steamed Cod Fish, and Double-boiled Abalone Soup. The meal concludes with a delightful Double-boiled Bird’s Nest with Almond and Whole Coconut dessert. Other highlights include Braised 6 Head Abalone, Stir-fried Glutinous Rice, and Pan-Fried Nian Gao. For those celebrating at home, Grand Shanghai offers takeaway options like the Prosperity Yusheng with 10 Head Abalone, Signature Smoked Duck, Fried Rice wrapped in Lotus Leaf, and traditional Nian Gao, symbolising progress and unity.

Peony Jade: Amara Singapore

Peony Jade is thrilled to usher in the Year of the Snake with a festive selection inspired by the element of wood, symbolising growth, strength, and prosperity. From January 6 to February 12, 2025, the restaurant presents an array of new creations and returning favourites to enhance your celebrations. The Majestic Duo Prosperous Serpent ‘Lou-Hei’ Yu Sheng is a highlight, featuring premium ingredients like Asian lobster carpaccio, Australian 8-head abalone, hamachi, and salmon, served with a tree branch-shaped chocolate representing the wood element. Priced at $788.88 for up to 30 guests, this exquisite dish is perfect for festive gatherings. For smaller parties, the Single Serpent ‘Lou-Hei’ Yu Sheng, priced at $288.88 for 12 guests, offers the same luxurious ingredients in a more intimate serving. Peony Jade’s signature 18-ingredient Poon Choi, with its refined blend of lobster, scallops, abalone, and more, is available for takeaway or dine-in at $618.88 for 6 guests. For dessert, enjoy handcrafted delights such as the limited-edition Baked Orh-Ni Mochi Nian Gao Cake and the Bird’s Nest Custard Mochi Kumquat, both embodying festive fortune. With carefully crafted, luxurious options like these, Peony Jade ensures a Lunar New Year celebration filled with prosperity and joy.

Plate: Carlton City Hotel

Kickstart your Lunar New Year celebrations with a grand reunion buffet at Plate, offering a delectable spread of both Asian and international dishes. Feast on an impressive array of fresh seafood-on-ice, including clams, snow crabs, oysters, and lobsters. At the DIY Yusheng station, create your own vibrant Yu Sheng to toss for prosperity. Indulge in an assortment of classic Chinese roasts and traditional Lunar New Year specialties, such as Steamed Rice with Assorted Preserved Meat, Crispy Yam Ring with Kung Pao Chicken, and Auspicious Pen Cai. Guests can also delight in a variety of salads, appetisers, soups, and a dedicated Japanese counter. For a truly indulgent experience, the à la minute noodle station will serve up Singapore Laksa with Shredded Lobster. No festive meal is complete without a sweet ending, and Plate offers traditional treats like Egg-coated Nian Gao, Orh Nee, Love Letter Wafers, Pineapple Tarts, and Muah Chee. On the eve of Lunar New Year, every diner will enjoy a complimentary serving of abalone. The Reunion Weekday Buffet Lunch is available from January 6 to February 14, 2025, priced at $88++ per adult and $38++ per child, with attractive 1-for-1 promotions for DBS/POSB and Citibank cardholders. The Lunar New Year Eve Buffet Dinner on January 28, 2025, is priced at $188++ per adult and $58++ per child, with options for free-flow beer and wine at an additional $38++ per person.

Shangri-La Singapore

Celebrate a prosperous Lunar New Year at Shangri-La Singapore, where family-friendly experiences, reunion feasts, and festive treats await to welcome the Year of the Snake. From January 4 to February 12, 2025, guests can enjoy indulgent gourmet takeaways, with options available for self-collection or delivery, ensuring a luxurious celebration at home. For a grand experience, gather at the Tower and Island Ballrooms on January 28 for an unforgettable reunion dinner. The evening features an opulent eight-course menu, including Fortune Yu Sheng with Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Braised Whole Abalone, and Sichuan-style Prawn with Asparagus, priced at $188++ per guest. A special gift of South African Abalone is included for each set ordered. At Shang Palace, explore exclusive Cantonese dishes, such as the Auspicious Snake Yu Sheng ($268++ for 6-8 persons), and five indulgent eight-course set menus ranging from $198++ to $398++. For a casual yet luxurious feast, head to The Line from January 20 to February 12, where a sumptuous buffet offers highlights like Prosperity Yu Sheng, Roasted Suckling Pig, and Alaska King Crab, with prices ranging from $68++ to $168++ per adult. Whether enjoying a festive buffet, a fine dining experience, or indulging in luxurious takeaways, Shangri-La Singapore ensures an unforgettable Lunar New Year celebration.

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Ya Ge: Orchid Hotel

Ya Ge, located within the elegant Orchid Hotel, is set to unveil its highly anticipated Chinese New Year 2025 festive menu to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Among the standout dishes are the Smoked Herb-Infused Irish ‘Pipa’ Duck, the luxurious Double-Boiled Superior Soup with Whole Chicken and Shark’s Fin in Pig’s Maw, and Stir-Fried Australian Lobster with White Asparagus and Truffle Oil. The menu features nine festive dine-in options, priced from S$98++ per person to S$2488++ for groups of 10, catering to celebrations of all sizes. For those celebrating at home, Ya Ge offers a takeaway menu with festive treats like the limited-edition Four Happiness Treasures, featuring traditional Nian Gao and Kochi Yuzu Pudding. At the heart of the menu is the Crispy Golden Eel and Yellowtail Yu Sheng, designed in the shape of a snake to usher in prosperity and good fortune. This luxurious twist on the classic dish is topped with edible gold leaves and features a vibrant mix of yellowtail, crispy eel skin, and finely shredded vegetables, accompanied by a special passionfruit kumquat dressing. Ya Ge’s premium set menus, such as the Success Set Menu, offer exquisite dishes like Braised Australian 3-Head Abalone, and are perfect for family feasts and business gatherings. Available from January 13 to February 12, 2025, reservations are highly recommended due to high demand.

Yuè: Aloft Singapore Novena

This Year of the Snake, Aloft Singapore Novena, celebrates Lunar New Year at its vibrant dining venues, Yuè (乐) and 21 on Rajah. Both restaurants offer festive spreads designed to bring families together in celebration, with dishes that emphasize prosperity and abundance. Yuè’s festive menu is available in both set and à la carte options. Signature highlights include the Braised Cordyceps Flower Broth with Fish Maw, Crab Meat, and Conpoy, Steamed Cod Fish with Yunnan Wood Fungus and Red Dates, and the Abundance Treasure Pot. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted with the Prosperity Yu Sheng at the forefront – featuring smoked salmon, Hokkaido scallop, and a tangy passion fruit sauce, embodying good fortune, wealth, and longevity. For larger gatherings, Yuè also offers the Abundance Treasure Pot, brimming with premium ingredients like abalone, sea cucumber, and tiger prawns, simmered in a rich broth. The Braised Abalone, slow-cooked with shiitake mushrooms and dried oysters, offers a rich, flavourful taste of prosperity. Available from January 13 to February 12, diners can enjoy these delicious dishes in-house or as takeaway, with pre-orders required for Chinese New Year’s Eve.

Xin Cuisine: Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Usher in the Year of the Snake at Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant with an exceptional array of festive dishes, available for both takeaways and dine-in experiences. Indulge in luxurious takeaways, featuring the Sliced 2-Head Abalone Yu Sheng, a sumptuous creation combining tender abalone with a vibrant mix of shredded vegetables and our signature zesty plum sauce. For a hearty feast, try the Roast Suckling Pig, Roast Duck with Tea Leaves, or the Traditional Pen Cai, filled with premium ingredients such as abalone, scallops, deep-fried fish maw, and prawns. The Prosperity Pen Cai and Imperial Pen Cai offer an even more lavish selection, with additions like lobster, whole Australian 3-head abalone, and bird’s nest. End your meal on a sweet note with in-house specialties like the signature Yam and Pumpkin Cake or Nian Gao with Coconut Sauce. Takeaways are available from January 3 to February 12, 2025. For those celebrating with loved ones, Xin Cuisine offers opulent set and à la carte menus, starting from $768++ for a six-person reunion dinner. Highlights include Vegetarian Salmon Yu Sheng, Braised Dice Abalone, and Sautéed Prawn in X.O. Sauce. Enjoy a festive dining experience with exclusive IHG One Rewards privileges.

Haidilao

Celebrate the Year of the Snake in style with Hai Di Lao’s exclusive Chinese New Year 2025 offer. Make your festive gatherings even more memorable by indulging in their signature hot pot experience. When you spend S$500 at any participating Hai Di Lao outlet, you’ll receive a bottle of LVMH’s Cloudy Bay wine, a luxurious treat that pairs perfectly with your hotpot feast. Additionally, enjoy two packs of Hai Di Lao’s Self-Heating Hot Pot, ideal for enjoying a delicious meal at home. The participating outlets include 313@Somerset, Sun Plaza, Marina Bay Sands, Wisma Atria, Bugis+, and Northpoint City, making it convenient for you to indulge in this festive offer across various locations. What’s even more exciting is that this offer can be stacked! The more you spend, the more gifts you’ll receive. With Hai Di Lao’s exceptional service and premium ingredients, you can look forward to a hot pot experience that embodies good fortune and joy for the Lunar New Year. Don’t miss out on this special promotion and celebrate 2025 with delicious feasts and fantastic gifts.

Lao Huo Tang

This Chinese New Year, Lao Huo Tang offers a healthy and nourishing way to celebrate with their hearty soups, à la carte dishes, and specially curated set menus. Renowned for their wholesome offerings, Lao Huo Tang prepares soups daily at 5 a.m., simmering for hours to extract revitalizing benefits, all at affordable prices. The restaurant provides a range of options, with set menus designed for groups of 4 to 8 people, symbolising health, wealth, and happiness. The three set menus start from just $268 for 4 people, featuring auspicious dishes like Prosperity Abalone Yusheng and Fortune Snow Pear Soup with Pork Ribs. The Abundance & Blessings Set ($388 for 6 pax) includes Ginseng Herbal Chicken Soup and Four Treasure Pot, while the Opulence & Prosperity Set ($488 for 8 pax) offers two soups, Abundance Seafood Pot, and more. For a limited time, guests can enjoy the luxurious Abundance Fortune Treasure Pot ($238 for 8-10 pax), perfect for festive feasts. Available from January 12 to February 9, 2025, the menu also offers a 10% discount for early birds who order before January 12.

Soup Restaurant

Welcome the Year of the Snake at Soup Restaurant with a joyous and abundant feast, celebrating renewal and prosperity with their special Abundance dine-in set. At the heart of this year’s celebration is the all-new Truffle Abalone Seafood Pot, a luxurious creation slow-brewed for over four hours in a rich truffle chicken broth. This dish brims with eight premium treasures – 10-head Abalone, Fried Fish Maw, Fresh Tiger Prawns, Shiitake Mushrooms, Roast Pork, Fish Curd, Lotus Root, Broccoli, and Cabbage – creating a delightful harmony of savoury and umami notes, enhanced by the earthy aroma of truffle. The feast continues with Soup Restaurant’s Signature Samsui Ginger Chicken and the Baby Abalone & Salmon with Crispy Yam Yu Sheng, adding a touch of prosperity. Enjoy the comforting Collagen Fish Maw Soup, complemented by Double Happiness Steamed Rice with Chinese Sausage & Olives, and end on a refreshing note with the Double-boiled Snow Pear with Tangerine Dessert. For convenience, the Reunion Takeaway Menu ($398, serves 5 pax) and a retail range of festive products, including the Abalone Seafood Pot and Pork Trotter with Broccoli, are available for effortless celebration. Additionally, Soup Restaurant collaborates with local artist Lee Jun Le, offering complimentary handwritten Ang Bao with every retail purchase.